Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC | Online Therapy

21 Aug

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 1 Comment

Changing Your Environment

Are you grasping at straws? Do you sit around waiting for people to change the toxic environment they created? Do you walk on eggshells with your family? Do you feel that your relationships are sucking the energy out of you? Are you in a hostile work environment that’s immoral, unfair or dramatic? The longer you … Continue reading »

11 Aug

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

Waiting for someone to save you?

Do you look for someone to save you? Do you believe that your partner will make your life better? Do you look to others to give you advice and make decisions for you instead of making your own choices? Do you feel unsure of your lovability and constantly need reassurance about your worth? Do you … Continue reading »

24 Jul

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

What do you tolerate?

Do you accept your own excuses? Have you stopped taking care of yourself? Are you miserable in your career, but it pays well? Do you have unsupportive friends? Do you put up with people disrespecting you? Do you criticize yourself or hold on to your fears? Take a deeper look at what things you allow … Continue reading »

22 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 6 Comments

An open book.

At what point in a relationship should you share the intimate details of your life? How willing are you to disclose your entire past to someone you’re involved with? Each of us has to make a judgment call regarding our level and timing of disclosure. As our comfort level increases and our sense of trust … Continue reading »

17 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

Happy Fathers Day!

This Father’s Day, we take time to honor those men who show up, lead, love, mentor, sacrifice and step-up. A father figure is more than biological, and may be a stepfather, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle or brother who is a role model, leader or inspirational man who has helped influence you. You do not go unnoticed. … Continue reading »

13 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, SelfWorth, Comments Off

Still Trying to Prove Your Worth? Here’s why you shouldn’t.

Do you feel you don’t deserve someone great? Do you fight for approval, attention or recognition? Do you fight to keep personal relationships (even the toxic ones) in tact so you can prove you’re lovable? Do you believe that you’ll eventually get what you want out of your relationships if you just keep proving you’re … Continue reading »

27 May

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

Closure is overated.

Closure implies finality; being able to let go of what once was. We are familiar with the concept of closure primarily when it comes to relationships. More specifically, when a relationship ends. Whether it is the ending of a relationship, loss of a family member, waiting for an apology, ending a stage of life, accepting … Continue reading »

16 May

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, #self-esteem, Comments Off

How could I be so dumb?

Honestly, you cannot berate yourself into a better version of yourself. Who told you that you are not good enough? Often times the pressure coming from family, peers, work, and society in general can leave us feeling completely defeated. Anyone or anything you associate with can be the cause of your negative beliefs. We compare … Continue reading »

30 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 3 Comments

There is no value in comparisons.

If you took the strengths of others, and compared them to your weaknesses, how do you think you would measure up? If you took the weaknesses of others and measured them against your strengths, how valid do you think your problems would be? One of the most common and self-destructive behaviors you can engage in … Continue reading »

23 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, Comments Off

Fear. Anxiety. Panic.

Fear of losing control. Hyperventilation. Numbness. Fear of dying. Excessive worry. Pounding heart. Fear of going crazy. Inability to catch your breath. Fear of what others think of you. Feeling overwhelmed. Feeling trapped. Fear of being alone. Racing heart. Heart palpitations. Trembling. Difficulty breathing. Numbness. Nausea. Ringing in the ears. Choking sensations. Feelings of unreality. … Continue reading »

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